The conflict context in the United States must include an analysis of rural communities, including the urban/rural divide and rural residenta' views on state and federal government investments (or lack thereof) in their communities.
The Alliance for Peacebuilding was joined by leaders of economic development and opportunity initiatives in rural communities to discuss the challenges facing rural communities and how support for entrepreneurs and workers in rural communities contributes to a more just and peaceful society.
Rep. Lauren Underwood, a lead sponsor of the Momnibus package, said the title change reflects how people commonly refer to the legislation and emphasized that the bill continues to help Black women. (Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
At an April congressional hearing, Rep. Summer Lee questioned Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about reports that organizations applying for federal dollars had been told to remove words including ‘Black’ from funding applications. (ALLISON BAILEY/NURPHOTO/AP)
